Judge moves Calista Springer murder trial to another venue; Jury not able to be seated

Gazette file photosIn the file photo, Anthony and Marsha Springer (left) listening to prosecution testimony during a preliminary examination for charges facing felony murder, torture and child abuse of in the death of their 16-year-old daughter Calista (right), at St. Joseph County District Court, Centreville. CENTREVILLE — The Springer murder trial will not be heard in St. Joseph County.

Circuit Judge Paul Stutesman granted a defense motion this afternoon to move the trial to another venue after a jury was not able to be seated.

Stutesman’s ruling came after a pool of 41 prospective jurors at the beginning of the day had been whittled down to 11 by 3 p.m.